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International Relations

Mount Holyoke College · South Hadley, MA

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Program
Award
International Relations
Total credits (published)
40
Catalog edition
Catalog 2026-27
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The program in International Relations (IR) focuses on the myriad and complex interactions of human beings across state boundaries. It aims to provide students a global perspective on the origins of the current international system, the salient concerns in international relations today, and the emerging challenges humanity will face in the years ahead. These goals can best be achieved through an interdisciplinary approach, drawing upon the theoretical insights and empirical knowledge of several disciplines, including economics, geography, history, and political science. International relations majors are expected to complete a course of study that includes introductory core courses in each of these fields, a course in research methods, as well as advanced courses in a number of more focused tracks. They are expected to attain a level of proficiency in a foreign language that will allow them to do basic research in it. They are also encouraged to study abroad during their junior year. The department strives to educate informed citizens and thoughtful leaders for our emerging global society.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
166939
CourseShelf checklist
CK_166939_3d7755a7_1
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Requirements for the Major

major core · 7 items
  1. ECON 213
    Economic Development
    or: ECON-218 International Economics
    4
  2. GEOG 105
    World Regional Geography
    As published: “World Regional Geography 1, 3”
    or: GEOG-206 Political Geography
    4
  3. HIST 151
    Europe in the Modern World
    As published: “Europe in the Modern World 1”
    or: HIST-161 British Empire and Commonwealth
    4
  4. POLIT 116
    World Politics
    As published: “World Politics 1”
    4
  5. POLIT 200
    Research Methods
    As published: “Research Methods 1”
    4
  6. At least 12 credits at the 300 level in two different disciplines (see Focus below)
    Not resolved to a course
    12
  7. 8 additional credits in international relations
    Not resolved to a course
    8

Requirements for the Certificate

7 items
  1. One course on introductory world politics
    Not resolved to a course
    1
  2. One course on global institutions or problems
    Not resolved to a course
    1
  3. One course on the international financial and commercial system
    Not resolved to a course
    1
  4. One course on the historical development of the international system since 1789
    Not resolved to a course
    1
  5. One course on contemporary American foreign policy
    Not resolved to a course
    1
  6. Two courses on the politics, economy, and/or society of foreign areas, of which one must involve the study of a third-world country or region outside of the United States and Europe
    Not resolved to a course
    2
  7. Proficiency in a contemporary foreign language through the completion of two years of the language at the college level or its equivalent
    Not resolved to a course
    0-4

Global Commons

0 items

    Environmental Studies

    5 items
    1. ENVST 206
      4
    2. ENVST 210
      4
    3. ENVST 212
      4
    4. ENVST 346
      4
    5. ENVST 347
      4

    Geography

    5 items
    1. GEOG 105
      4
    2. GEOG 202
      4
    3. GEOG 208
      4
    4. GEOG 261MG
      4
    5. GEOG 328
      4

    History

    2 items
    1. HIST 247
      4
    2. HIST 277
      4

    Politics

    4 items
    1. POLIT 232
      4
    2. POLIT 248GG
      4
    3. POLIT 366
      4
    4. POLIT 380
      4

    Spanish

    1 item
    1. SPAN 330SL
      4

    International Institutions

    0 items

      Environmental Studies

      1 item
      1. ENVST 346
        4

      History

      5 items
      1. HIST 124
        4
      2. HIST 244
        4
      3. HIST 252
        4
      4. HIST 260HH
        4
      5. HIST 357
        4

      Jewish Studies

      1 item
      1. JWST 225HH
        4

      Politics

      5 items
      1. POLIT 208
        4
      2. POLIT 247
        4
      3. POLIT 267
        4
      4. POLIT 341
        4
      5. POLIT 363
        4

      Spanish

      2 items
      1. SPAN 230GV
        4
      2. SPAN 330SL
        4

      International Peace and Security

      0 items

        Environmental Studies

        1 item
        1. ENVST 347
          4

        Geography

        1 item
        1. GEOG 261MG
          4

        History

        2 items
        1. HIST 240
          4
        2. HIST 262
          4

        Politics

        12 items
        1. POLIT 133
          4
        2. POLIT 209
          4
        3. POLIT 216
          4
        4. POLIT 224
          4
        5. POLIT 226
          4
        6. POLIT 270
          4
        7. POLIT 314
          4
        8. POLIT 319
          4
        9. POLIT 366
          4
        10. POLIT 380
          4
        11. POLIT 384
          4
        12. POLIT 385
          4

        International Political Economy

        0 items

          Economics

          4 items
          1. ECON 213
            4
          2. ECON 215
            4
          3. ECON 312
            4
          4. ECON 314
            4

          Environmental Studies

          1 item
          1. ENVST 346
            4

          History

          5 items
          1. HIST 208
            4
          2. HIST 252
            4
          3. HIST 277
            4
          4. HIST 301CS
            4
          5. HIST 357
            4

          Politics

          6 items
          1. POLIT 133
            4
          2. POLIT 232
            4
          3. POLIT 248GG
            4
          4. POLIT 267
            4
          5. POLIT 272
            4
          6. POLIT 363
            4

          International Ethics

          0 items

            Economics

            1 item
            1. ECON 314
              4

            History

            1 item
            1. HIST 230
              4

            Politics

            7 items
            1. POLIT 247
              4
            2. POLIT 272
              4
            3. POLIT 319
              4
            4. POLIT 333
              4
            5. POLIT 341
              4
            6. POLIT 342
              4
            7. POLIT 365
              4
            Source. Mount Holyoke College, catalog Catalog 2026-27 — http://catalog.mtholyoke.edu/areas-study/international-relations/. Captured page pages/0125.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.